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or A general English dictionary comprehending a briefbut emphatical and clear explication of all sorts of difficult wordsthat derive their original from other ancient and modern languagesTo which is addeda large collection of words and phrasesas well Latin as Englishmade use of in our ancient statutes old recordscharacters besides an interpretation of the proper names of men and womenand several other remarkable particulars

over 10000 names-- their meanings origins and spiritual significance

in which the words are deduced from their originals; and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers together with a history of the language and an English grammar

in which the words are deduced from their originals explained in their different meanings and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works they are found

intended to exhibit I The origin affinities and primary signification of English words as far as they have been ascertained II The genuine orthography and pronunciation of words according to general usage or to just principles of analogy III Accurate and discriminating definitions with numerous authorities and illustrations To which are prefixed an introductory dissertation on the origin history and connection of the languages of Western Asia and of Europe and a concise grammar of the English language

English technological and scientific; adapted to the present state of literature science and art; on the basis of Webster's English Dictionary comprising all words purely English

in which the words are deduced from their originals and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers To which are prefixed a history of the language and an English grammar

an illustrated dictionary

the definitive reference to more than 400 languages

or A more compleat universal etymological English dictionary than any extant Illustrated with near five hundred cuts Likewise a collection and explanation of English proverbs; also of words and phrases us'd in our ancient charters statutes Also mythology To which is added a collection of proper names of persons and places in Great-Britain &c

containing the whole vocabulary of the first edition in two volumes quarto; the entire corrections and improvements of the second edition in two volumes royal octavo; to which is prefixed an introductory dissertation on the origin history and connection of the languages of western Asia and Europe with an explanation of the principles on which languages are formed